BLUES

Velvet Evening

#33505E

RGB 51, 80, 94 · HSL 200°, 30%, 28% · CMYK 46, 15, 0, 63

Velvet Evening is #33505E in HEX — rgb(51, 80, 94), hsl(200°, 30%, 28%), cmyk(46%, 15%, 0%, 63%).

Velvet Evening pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 30%, 28%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#33505E

RGB51, 80, 94

HSL200°, 30%, 28%

HSV200°, 46%, 37%

CMYK46, 15, 0, 63

Decimal3362910

CSS RGBrgb(51, 80, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 30%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moody Black BNC-40

ΔE 0.4 · #324F5D

Dulux

Celtic Rush S34B8

ΔE 1.6 · #2E4E5B

Sherwin-Williams

Seaworthy SW7620

ΔE 2.3 · #314D58

PPG

Sailor's Coat 1153-7

ΔE 2.5 · #334B58

Hallman-Lindsay

Day Spa 634

ΔE 3 · #3D5463

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 3 · #375264

Vista Paint

Under the Sea K-176

ΔE 3.3 · #34545E

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Haze DE5818

ΔE 3.8 · #3E505F

Benjamin Moore

In 1666

ΔE 4.3 · #425764

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 4.8 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 6.3 · #485761

Kilz

Kettle Black RE120-02

ΔE 6.7 · #47535C

RAL

Slate Grey 7015

ΔE 9.4 · #434750

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 11 · #4C6A74

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 11.1 · #494F50

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.4 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#33505E

#5D4032

Analogous

#325D56

#33505E

#32395D

Triadic

#33505E

#5D324F

#4F5D32

Split-Complementary

#33505E

#5D3239

#5D5632

Tetradic

#33505E

#56325D

#5D4032

#395D32

Monochromatic

#090E11

#17242B

#33505E

#4D798F

#749FB4

Rectangle

#33505E

#40325D

#5D4032

#4F5D32

Compound

#33505E

#32395D

#5D4032

#5D5632

Variations

Lighter

#4C778D

#759AAD

#B1C3CC

Darker

#273F4B

#1A2C34

#0F191F

Saturation

#414A4E

#324F5D

#195776

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.57:1

AAA

vs Black

2.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#33505E

#42495F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#33505E

#4C4C5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#33505E

#325250

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Velvet Evening lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#666962

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#33505E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#536E86

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C382D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #33505E;

CSS — background

background-color: #33505E;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-evening: #33505E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-evening': '#33505E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#33505E] text-[#33505E]

SCSS

$velvet-evening: #33505E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33505E?

#33505E is Velvet Evening, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #33505E warm or cool?

Velvet Evening reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Velvet Evening?

Velvet Evening works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Velvet Evening?

Velvet Evening pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Velvet Evening?

You can download Velvet Evening on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Velvet Evening?

The hex code is #33505E. In RGB it's 51, 80, 94, and in HSL it's 200°, 30%, 28%.

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